set of higher education standards. >> higher education standards meant higher expectations for children across the state. just like the expectations they had for chelsea at home. >> they treated chelsea almost as an equal. i mean, she was in on all the conversations that they had. i think that's why she is so smart, number one, and interested in everything. >> i played softball in our local hillcrest league and took ballet and piano. >> but no matter what chelsea was in to, both of her parents were always cheering her on. >> i think my dad was more the embarrassing one. i would like walk out on the field, and my dad was, yes! my mom would cheer with just as much enthusiasm but probably more appropriate intervals. >> rutherford spent many evenings with the first lady, cheering on their daughters from the softball stands. but in the summer of 1991, clinton had something else on her mind.